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July 16, 2019 16 Jul'19
SEC's iXBRL requirements met with optimism -- and trepidation

Compliance with the SEC's new Inline XBRL requirements will change financial reporting processes. The benefits are there, but not everyone is optimistic about the change.
March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18
FAQ: How is digitization influencing SEC compliance priorities?

As online trading and digital finance becomes the norm, updated SEC compliance regulations target these transactions in an effort to improve digital asset security.
May 31, 2017 31 May'17
GDPR breach notification rule could complicate compliance

Don't forget the huge fines: When it comes to the new 72-hour GDPR breach notification rule, the cost of compliance must be weighed against harsh GDPR penalties.
September 20, 2016 20 Sep'16
Wells Fargo fires 5,300 employees for illegal sales practices

Wells Fargo has been fined $185 million and fired more than 5000 employees after the discovery of an illegal sales push that duped customers for years. Also in recent GRC news, U.S. businesses with ...

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Data protection impact assessment tips and templates

Conducting a data protection impact assessment is key to evaluating potential risk factors that could pose a serious threat to individuals and their personal information. Continue Reading
compliance framework

A compliance framework is a structured set of guidelines that details an organization's processes for maintaining accordance with established regulations, specifications or legislation. Continue Reading
Whistleblower Protection Act

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is a law that protects federal government employees in the United States from retaliatory action for voluntarily disclosing information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring in a government ... Continue Reading

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CMMC requirements set to ripple throughout DOD supply chain

The Department of Defense's CMMC requirements target defense contractors, but organizations throughout the DOD supply chain -- and beyond -- are prepping for the standards. Continue Reading
Fighting PCI non-compliance could require new frameworks, zero trust

Falling PCI DSS compliance rates could force the PCI Security Standards Council to be more open to other regulatory frameworks and make enterprises aim higher in terms of data security. Could zero trust be part of the solution? Continue Reading
GDPR compliance requirements: Deadline looms for MSPs, CSPs

When the European Union's data privacy legislation goes into effect in less than six months, service providers will be working in a new world of GDPR compliance requirements. Continue Reading

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Prep a compliance audit checklist that auditors want to see

Think your enterprise is ready for its compliance audit? Check off key points in this compliance audit preparation checklist to ensure it has all the resources needed to help auditors do their job. Continue Reading
DFARS compliance targets 'controlled unclassified information'

Contractors have until the end of 2017 to meet DFARS compliance rules that put cybersecurity safeguards on what the U.S. government calls 'controlled unclassified information.' Continue Reading
FAQ: What are the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield compliance requirements?

In this SearchCompliance FAQ, learn details about how the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield data protection requirements strive to raise consumer privacy standards. Continue Reading

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What should you do when third-party compliance is failing?

Third-party compliance is a necessary part of securing your organization's data. Expert Matthew Pascucci discusses what to do if you suspect a business partner isn't compliant. Continue Reading
Preparation underway for Dodd-Frank conflict mineral disclosures

Dodd-Frank conflict mineral provisions create new disclosure rules for public companies. In this tip, learn how to prepare for the regulations. Continue Reading
Start at the end: Keys to an audit-driven corporate compliance program

Creating an audit kit is usually the last part of corporate compliance program development. Our expert says your organization may be better served by flipping the process. Continue Reading